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SMITHVILLE — As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, which oversees Smithville Lake, stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the holiday, according to a press release.
As the Northland continues to adapt to a new normal and is taking cautious steps to reopen, so too is the Courier-Tribune.
LIBERTY — Longtime Liberty resident Gieselle Fest launched a Change.org petition Wednesday, June 24, to potentially save a Confederate statue in the Fairview & New Hope Cemeteries. The petition is a counter to another petition seeking removal of the statue and pedestal.
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Some state and local governments have discussed ways to make up for shortfalls in revenue – including depending on the federal government to bail them out. But some officials instead say they will tighten their belts and make do with existing tax dollars.
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LIBERTY — Liberty Parks and Recreation expanded its reopening of the Liberty Community Center by offering new annual memberships. The community center originally reopened June 1 with only current members.
(The Center Square) – Thirty-three states enacted budgets for fiscal 2021 as of June 10, according to an analysis published by the National Council of State Legislators (NCSL).
After Kearney School Board certified election results during a special June 10 meeting, elected board members Brian Hamm, Dan Holloway and Bree Switzer were sworn in. Ahead of Hamm and Switzer joining the board and Holloway retaking his seat after being the only incumbent on the ballot, the …
(The Center Square) – Since 2007, there has been a regional shift in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania because of technological advances in drilling and delivery.
CLAY COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation, in partnership with Kansas City, will soon begin construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Missouri Highway 1 and Parvin Road.
SMITHVILLE — Yoga on the Square is back at Courtyard Park in downtown Smithville every Wednesday throughout the summer beginning at 9:30 a.m.
LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
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LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Editor’s Note: This is one story in a series that sheds light on the local economic impact of the novel coronavirus and related shutdowns on Northland industries.
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the patrol is extending the suspension of all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations until April 27.
Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
KEARNEY — Like many other community events, in an effort to help prevent the spread of possible novel coronavirus infections, Kearney Business Group canceled the Home, Health and Business Expo, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 28, at Kearney High School.
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SMITHVILLE — As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, which oversees Smithville Lake, stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the holiday, according to a press release.
Many people will be hitting pools or swimming in a lake or river to beat the heat this summer. Before diving in, Northland experts say people should follow safety advice before diving in.
The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages Missourians to make a splash this summer by getting outdoors and frogging. Frogging season began at sunset Tuesday, June 30 and runs through October 31.
Missouri 4-H announced a plan to expand access to its programs and resources through an online learning platform
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The National Junior College Athletic Association announced Monday, July 13 that it will move some of its fall sports to spring 2021 due to concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
KEARNEY — Kearney School District announces hiring Alli Baldwin as its new girls swimming and diving head coach starting in the 2020-21 season.
USA Football released a plan on Monday, June 29, for a phased approach for the return of youth football in 2020.
SMITHVILLE — In the spirit of July being Parks and Recreation month, Smithville Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Warrior Youth Football club, is hosting a punt, pass, kick contest beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, on the Smithville High School football field, 645 S.…
LIBERTY — Kearney graduate and William Jewell senior track athlete Ryan Hoffman has been named a second team academic all-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Prep Dig, a website that specializes in high school volleyball coverage, released its list of KC Metro Preseason Top 25 Players. Seven volleyball players from area high schools made the list.
LIBERTY — Liberty and University of Central Missouri basketball player Morgan Fleming added another trophy to her collection after taking home an ESPY award.
LIBERTY — Macaleb Hughes, a Liberty North graduate and Johnson County Community College transfer, committed to William Jewell College in Liberty.
How about a quick word game with your kids? Start with “corn.” There’s corn on the cob, corn mazes, cornflakes, corndogs, corny jokes. Keep going. You might even hear someone exclaim, “can of corn!” referring to an easy catch at the baseball field.
Out of interest for public health and safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, two coming Liberty events have been canceled.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 73, male and have been swimming a mile in inside pools every day for 10 years. Two months ago, I caught Legionella pneumonia and was in the hospital for three weeks. They said I was critical. I’m afraid to go back to swimming for fear that I’ll die if I get that disease a…
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If nothing else, President Donald Trump’s July Fourth speech at Mount Rushmore clarified the battle lines of our culture war.
Over the Independence Day weekend, two professional sports teams were finally forced to deal with names that offend people who were here way before them.
As the Northland continues to adapt to a new normal and is taking cautious steps to reopen, so too is the Courier-Tribune.
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